The Renaissance

Where did the Renaissance begin?

• Italy
• France
• England
• Germany

What does the word "Renaissance" mean?

• Rebirth
• Stagnation
• Traditional
• A Latin term for art

Humanism...

• emphasized the Bible

• leads to happier lives

• encourages people to learn Latin and Greek

• focuses on human emotions and achievements

The Sistine Chapel was painted by...

• Michalangelo
• Albrecht Durer
• Miguel Cervantes
• Leonardo DaVinci

What is the artistic technique that is used to show depth and distance on a flat surface?

• realism
• perspective
• idealism
• distancism

Which book written by Machiavelli was a guide for rulers?

• The Iliad
• The Prince
• Utopia
• Praise of Folly

The Medici Family...

• Were the first mafia family to live in Italy
• Were the most famous painters in Florence
• Were the family of Mona Lisa
• Were patrons of the arts in Florence

In Europe, a long-term effect of the Crusades was

• the strengthening of the feudal system

• the adoption of Islamic religious practices

• new trade routes and increased learning

• increased European isolation

Which statement best describes the result of the Crusades?

• Europeans maintained a lasting control over much of the Middle East

• Islamic influence dominated Europe

• Europeans developed tolerance of Non-Christian religions

• There was a massive increase in trade between Europe and Asia and a lot of new knowledge was brought back.

Which city-state is considered the hub of economic, political and economic thought during the 14th and 15th centuries?

• Milan

• Sardinia

• Florence

• Madrid